as in exodus
a flowing or going out
an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant the soccer team's trip to Italy was funded by an outpouring of cash donations from the public
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Recent Examples of outpouring
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
There was also a nationwide outpouring of love and support for the Flint suburb, which, until tragedy struck, had been better known as a place that sold a record-breaking $842 million Powerball ticket and hosted the Buick Open, a PGA Tour golf tournament.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Now almost 50 years into his career at the zoo, Maynard said he's always been grateful for the outpouring of support from the community.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
Since the news of her death, the greater Olathe community has shown an outpouring of support online.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The outpouring of reactions online mirrored the mix of positive and painful realities.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
There was also a nationwide outpouring of love and support for the Flint suburb, which, until tragedy struck, had been better known as a place that sold a record-breaking $842 million Powerball ticket and hosted the Buick Open, a PGA Tour golf tournament.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Now almost 50 years into his career at the zoo, Maynard said he's always been grateful for the outpouring of support from the community.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
Since the news of her death, the greater Olathe community has shown an outpouring of support online.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpouring
Noun
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With the growing exodus, there is abundant proof that English players can have successful careers on the continent, with plenty of European clubs prepared to operate as stepping stones.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, there’s been an exodus of federal workers who left by choice.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Viewers flooded the comment section, gushing over Lightning's adorable look, fur color and all.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Footage of the incident showed water gushing out of the section where the slide broke, per CBS News.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The veteran had entered the game with only eight catches for 62 yards this season as Payton continued to tinker with how to best insert him into the flow of the offense.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Tom walks off and calls his daughters to celebrate before immediately going back into the flow.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Morocco Anti-government protests fueled by anger over Morocco pouring money into preparations for the 2030 World Cup instead of public services have raged in the country for nearly a week.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Eyes raised to the sky, blood pouring down his face into a white towel being held beneath his chin, Quinton Brown let out a roar.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Water soon started spraying out of the toilet and through the cracks around the door.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Drew Brees spraying 650-plus balls around on quick dropbacks.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Videos show flashbang grenades erupting on the street, followed by residents of the building—children among them—being led to a parking lot across the street.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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During its first flyby of Saturn’s moon Enceladus in 2005, NASA’s Cassini spacecraft captured dramatic water ice plumes erupting into space from the moon’s south pole.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His partner, Shane Lowry, was also spewing expletives back at fans commenting on his weight, while standing up for McIlroy, one of his best friends, as well.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Now, a team of researchers based in Germany has detected more complex organic molecules spewing from Enceladus’ geysers.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Walter Sam believes in the magical power of accurately wielding words as well as the bad juju that comes with spouting them all willy-nilly.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Jason Momoa, who was born to star in a Street Fighter movie, will glower as Blanka, the green-skinned, orange-haired, electricity-spouting creature that debuted in Street Fighter II.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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